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adjuncts to shrubbery or flower borders, 
these particulars are of less consequence, 
as usually only the hardier sorts are thus 
grown, and the proximity of the shrubs 
is a sufficient protection from cold in 
winter, and their shade guards them 
from overpowering heat in summer. 
It is useless, however, to think of 
growing the best kinds to any degree of 
superiority in this manner, for the vast 
number of roots proceeding from the 
shrubs so impoverishes the ordinary 
class of soils as to render them quite 
unfit for roses. Certainly, the best man- j 
ner of cultivating these charming flowers j 
is in groups, which may be varied in 
form or extent, to suit any garden, and 
are equally appropriate and pleasing in 
all. The basket of moss, or other dwarf 
roses has its interest in the smallest 
garden, proportionably with the most 
extended rosarium; and by this me¬ 
thod increased facility is offered in their 
management, both as regards soil and 
situation, and also in the subsequent 
routine attention. The attractions of a 
good collection of roses, judiciously ar¬ 
ranged and well managed, are certainly 
unsurpassed by the merits of any other 
open-air family ; their brilliancy, variety, 
fragrance, and enduring continuance 
make them deservedly favorites in all 
circles, and whether the rosary be the 
principal feature of the establishment, or 
occupy only the position that refined 
finish may allot it in connexion with 
other attractive objects, it will be equally 
visited, and being as well suited to the 
care of an amateur as worthy the at¬ 
tention of the most experienced pro¬ 
fessional, may be as properly recom¬ 
mended where only half a dozen square 
yards, or a hundred are to be planted. 
No very definite directions can be given 
for arranging the rosary, taste working 
upon existing circumstances must de¬ 
termine it; though, in general, a series 
of beds, either circular or rectangular 
are most convenient, because by vary¬ 
ing their size the several groups may 
be accommodated, and the method 
admits of additions being subsequently 
made without disturbing the esta¬ 
blished portion; but whatever its size 
or form, no other plants should be 
allowed on the prescribed space, or at 
least nothing more than a few prostrate- 
growing things to cover the earth be¬ 
tween the stems, or in front of the 
borders. The approaches may be made 
through avenues of tall standards, the 
boundary marked by climbing kinds, 
trained in festoons upon chains, sus¬ 
pended from posts, and as a central ob¬ 
ject, either a heap of large stones, on 
which the creeping kinds may ramble, 
half a dozen light rustic pillars, sup¬ 
porting a roof to be covered with climb¬ 
ing sorts, or a little grove of weeping 
roses, will be appropriate, in working- 
out a design of almost any kind, it will 
be found best to arrange the standards 
either in lines or to isolate them; the 
latter is preferable, as they do not group 
well, and when standing alone their 
flowers are seen to greater advantage. 
Each class, whether China, Erencli, or 
hybrid kinds, should be collected toge¬ 
ther, and its nearest ally may follow; 
this brings out more fully the several 
characteristics of each section, and by 
observing affinities, the connexion of one 
class with another through their hybrids 
is made evident; the introduction in 
each section of the species, in its natural 
form, from which the group is supposed 
to have sprung, would be consistent, 
and show at a glance the advance that 
has been made in the improvement of 
races. 
The propagation of roses is effected in 
all the usual ways; suckers, layers, cut¬ 
tings, budding, and grafting are all oc¬ 
casionally employed. By the first me¬ 
thod, the Scotch and other kinds, of simi¬ 
lar habit, are generally increased; layers 
succeed with all kinds; cuttings are 
seldom taken from any but the China 
and Bourbon classes and their varieties, 
though all, or nearly all, may be thus pro¬ 
pagated with some trouble; budding is 
the most usual mode of increasing the 
majority of the classes, and, in the hands 
of the experienced, grafting is attended 
with considerable success, though to the 
beginner it is the least promising me¬ 
thod. Seed also is to be regarded as a 
means of increasing, and of the produc- 
